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Arunachal Pradesh's Hollongi Airport: IndiGo Nails The First Test Flight Landing

IndiGo conducted a successful test flight landing at the Donyi Polo Airport in Hollongi, Arunachal Pradesh. We have all the details.

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By: Anushka Goel Published: Oct 20, 2022 10:00 AM IST

Arunachal Pradesh's Hollongi Airport: IndiGo Nails The First Test Flight Landing
Image: Courtesy of Pema Khandu/@PemaKhanduBJP/Twitter

IndiGo conducted a successful test flight landing at the Donyi Polo Airport in Hollongi, Arunachal Pradesh. We have all the details of this momentous occasion. By Anushka Goel

On Tuesday, October 18, the newly-constructed Donyi Polo airport in Arunachal Pradesh witnessed its first successful flight landing. The IndiGo flight flew here for a test run, before the airport opens officially for passengers .

Donyi Polo Airport gets its first successful flight landing

The newly-constructed airport is likely to be inaugurated officially by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, reports suggest. The airport, located close to Itanagar, is the first in Arunachal Pradesh. The IndiGo flight landing here has marked a place in history as being the first to land at an airport in the state. Until now, the nearest airport to Arunachal Pradesh was 80 kilometres away, in Assam. The newly-constructed airport has a runway of 2,300 metres, reports media. Suitable for take-off and landing, the airport has a total area of 4,100 square metres, and will be fully equipped with all modern amenities.

Talking about the test landing, state Chief Minister Pema Khandu wrote online, “It is a milestone moment for us as we’re making every possible effort to ensure ease of travel in our state. Gratitude to all for contributing their bit to improve our people’s ease of life,” reports Arunachal Times.

The news comes with the promise of better connectivity and security in the state. Arunachal is among the most popular travel destinations in the Northeast at the moment, and the opening of an airport here will only increase connectivity and traveller influx.

Hero and Featured Image: Courtesy of Pema Khandu/@PemaKhanduBJP/Twitter

Related: Aircrafts Set To Land At Arunachal’s Hollongi Greenfield Airport From August 15

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Anushka Goel

Anushka Goel

Anushka has previously worked with publications such as the Times of India and Being Indian. A graduate from Xavier Institute of Communications, she specialises in entertainment, food and travel. She also likes to write about sustainability and beauty. When not working, you can catch her reading a book, tending to her plants, cooking or playing an instrument.

     
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